Bought a used custom 338 Norma. The rifle builder used MRP powder for the load development. Any idea what a good powder to start with would be since MRP is discontinued?
Norma MRP Equivalent
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Laelkhunter
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I think I read on here somewhere Alliant R-22 is the equivalent. but PLEASE don't take my word for it. Use the search in upper right hand corner for MRP similar to R22. I think the thread was from 2018.
Idaho Trecker
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Yes MRP and RL 22 are virtually identical.
Gary in MD
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Yes, I agree with RL22.
IMR7828 wouldn't get you into trouble. It's not the same but it is a little slower burning powder meant for similar applications. Working up slowly of course.
IMR7828 wouldn't get you into trouble. It's not the same but it is a little slower burning powder meant for similar applications. Working up slowly of course.
Contact Norma or find powder close to MRP's burn rate.
Gary in MD
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I copied and pasted this quote below from a post of John Barsness, noted gun writer. The same question came up on the campfire. Take it as you want to take it, but he is usually pretty trustworthy.
"Not too long before doing that article I had talked with the head of Norma at the SHOT Show. He admitted that MRP was the same powder as RL-22, but that he believed MRP was more consistent from lot to lot."
"Not too long before doing that article I had talked with the head of Norma at the SHOT Show. He admitted that MRP was the same powder as RL-22, but that he believed MRP was more consistent from lot to lot."
I'm gonna read up on that thread here shortly. Thanks for the help.
OMG! What a terrible response. What bullet are you using?
Berger 300gr OTM
Contact Berger Tech Support, or I can send it your way when I get home.
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and in case you need the 250 too!
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birddog 68
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I always look on Facebook for reloading information.
Howdy, Vihtavuori 560, would be a good choice. It's close on the burn chart.
